About Kunbi Odubogun: Kunbi Odubogun is a Business Attorney and Publisher with over 10 years in the legal and creative industries. As founder of leading events publication Perfete, Kunbi is personally versed in the needs of creatives and online entrepreneurs. She is also the founder of Legally Set a template shop offering legally sound contract templates for entrepreneurs and creative business owners In this episode, Jamie, Heather, and Kunbi Odubogun discuss: Getting started in business with legally binding contracts made easy. Maintaining a professional front by avoiding the most common mistakes made in wedding contracts. Contracts for the benefit and protection of the vendor and the customer. Specific contract and clause language. Key Takeaways: Create a contract with clear postponement language, for any reason including force majeure, that also includes financial specifics that state whether or not your retainer or deposit is fully refundable. Be sure to include a safe working environment clause in your contract to keep you safe from the unknown. Include specific language surrounding fees, guest counts, payment schedules, details of the services you will be providing, and that you will not be taking responsibility for other contractors. Construct a legal section of your contract where you detail your limitation of liability, the jurisdiction in which legal proceedings can occur, and your accepted methods of dispute resolution.
Two other episodes you might want to check out:
The Dark Side of Wedding Planning
6 Uncomfortable Truths About Starting Your Own Wedding Planning Business
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